Ruben Maya - Original Artwork, 2011, Pastel on Amate Paper with Gold Acrylic
Starting bid €200
Buyer's premium : 15%
| Pick up | No, not possible |
| Location | Sevilla, Spain |
Auction details
| Start time | 21-10-2026 at 6:44 |
| End time | 26-10-2026 at 18:38 |
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Mexican - Description
- Ruben Maya (1964)
| Type of artwork | Painting |
| Year | 2011 |
| Technique | Acrylic |
| Support | Paper |
| Framed | Framed |
| Dimensions | 41 x 20 cm (h x w) |
| Incl. frame | 51 x 30 cm (h x w) |
| Signed | Hand signed |
ARTWORK
DETAILS
DESCRIPTION
An original, unique artwork created in 2011 by Mexican artist Rubén Maya Moreno, recognised for his expressive visual language and distinctive symbolic imagery.
The composition features an elongated face and an intense gaze, characteristic of the artist’s figurative universe.
The combination of pastel on amate paper and gold acrylic creates an engaging contrast between the organic texture of the support and the luminous background, giving the piece an evocative, ritual-like atmosphere.
Amate paper, a material associated with a long-standing Mesoamerican craft tradition, lends the work a distinctive material depth and a connection to Mexico’s cultural heritage.
A small house appears on the figure’s chest, a recurring element in the artist’s iconography that may be interpreted as a symbol of inner refuge, identity and personal memory. The crescent moon on the forehead introduces an additional symbolic dimension, evoking the relationship between the human, the spiritual and the cosmic. The artwork combines expressive intensity, rich texture and symbolic imagery, inviting contemplation and personal interpretation.
The incised or scratched signature is located in the lower right corner. The reverse contains references relating to the artwork, and its authenticity and authorship have been acknowledged in writing by the artist himself. The artwork is sold framed.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Rubén Maya Moreno is a Mexican artist with an extensive national and international exhibition history, including more than 120 solo exhibitions and participation in group exhibitions in Mexico and abroad. His work has been exhibited at major museums and contemporary art venues, including: Museo José Luis Cuevas, Mexico City. Museo Mural Diego Rivera (INBA), Mexico City. Museo Nacional de la Estampa (INBA), Mexico City. Museo Ex Teresa Arte Actual (INBA), Mexico City. Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Querétaro. Museo Federico Silva Museum of Contemporary Sculpture. Selected distinctions in his career include the Special Prize at the Premio Firenze, Florence, Italy (1999 and 2001); The Latin Innovation Award, London, United Kingdom (2001 and 2006); the Golden Laurel for Artistic Quality, Barcelona; and the Querétaro State Culture Award (2020). He was also a member of Mexico’s National System of Art Creators (Sistema Nacional de Creadores de Arte) for the 2024–2027 period. His work has been exhibited in numerous countries, including Mexico, the United States, France, Spain, Italy, Norway, Canada, Japan, Poland, Germany and Taiwan.
A DISTINCTIVE PIECE FOR COLLECTORS
A compelling example of contemporary Mexican art, distinguished by its combination of a traditional support, mixed-media technique and expressive figurative language. Its vertical format, the texture of the amate paper and the use of gold acrylic give the work a distinctive visual presence, making it particularly appealing to collectors of contemporary art, Neo-Expressionism and symbolically driven painting. An original, unique artwork created in 2011. Sold framed, with written acknowledgement of its authenticity and authorship by the artist.
- Artist: Rubén Maya Moreno
- Year: 2011
- Medium: Pastel on amate paper with gold acrylic
- Dimensions (unframed): 41 × 20 cm
- Dimensions (framed): 51 × 30 cm
- Signature: Incised or scratched signature, visible in the lower right corner
- Authenticity: Authorship and authenticity acknowledged in writing by the artist himself Condition: Very good Framing:
- Framed; the artwork is sold with its frame.
DESCRIPTION
An original, unique artwork created in 2011 by Mexican artist Rubén Maya Moreno, recognised for his expressive visual language and distinctive symbolic imagery.
The composition features an elongated face and an intense gaze, characteristic of the artist’s figurative universe.
The combination of pastel on amate paper and gold acrylic creates an engaging contrast between the organic texture of the support and the luminous background, giving the piece an evocative, ritual-like atmosphere.
Amate paper, a material associated with a long-standing Mesoamerican craft tradition, lends the work a distinctive material depth and a connection to Mexico’s cultural heritage.
A small house appears on the figure’s chest, a recurring element in the artist’s iconography that may be interpreted as a symbol of inner refuge, identity and personal memory. The crescent moon on the forehead introduces an additional symbolic dimension, evoking the relationship between the human, the spiritual and the cosmic. The artwork combines expressive intensity, rich texture and symbolic imagery, inviting contemplation and personal interpretation.
The incised or scratched signature is located in the lower right corner. The reverse contains references relating to the artwork, and its authenticity and authorship have been acknowledged in writing by the artist himself. The artwork is sold framed.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Rubén Maya Moreno is a Mexican artist with an extensive national and international exhibition history, including more than 120 solo exhibitions and participation in group exhibitions in Mexico and abroad. His work has been exhibited at major museums and contemporary art venues, including: Museo José Luis Cuevas, Mexico City. Museo Mural Diego Rivera (INBA), Mexico City. Museo Nacional de la Estampa (INBA), Mexico City. Museo Ex Teresa Arte Actual (INBA), Mexico City. Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Querétaro. Museo Federico Silva Museum of Contemporary Sculpture. Selected distinctions in his career include the Special Prize at the Premio Firenze, Florence, Italy (1999 and 2001); The Latin Innovation Award, London, United Kingdom (2001 and 2006); the Golden Laurel for Artistic Quality, Barcelona; and the Querétaro State Culture Award (2020). He was also a member of Mexico’s National System of Art Creators (Sistema Nacional de Creadores de Arte) for the 2024–2027 period. His work has been exhibited in numerous countries, including Mexico, the United States, France, Spain, Italy, Norway, Canada, Japan, Poland, Germany and Taiwan.
A DISTINCTIVE PIECE FOR COLLECTORS
A compelling example of contemporary Mexican art, distinguished by its combination of a traditional support, mixed-media technique and expressive figurative language. Its vertical format, the texture of the amate paper and the use of gold acrylic give the work a distinctive visual presence, making it particularly appealing to collectors of contemporary art, Neo-Expressionism and symbolically driven painting. An original, unique artwork created in 2011. Sold framed, with written acknowledgement of its authenticity and authorship by the artist.
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